Lawmakers who lately have annually boosted teacher salaries by about $250 million are talking about an increase for next year closer to $100 million — that’s less than 1% — while Florida’s pay ...

Although fluoride in water and in supplements for children is endorsed by leading medical and dental associations, there long ...

Pregnant women are more often uninsured and have worse access to routine medical care in states that ban (or restrict) ...

Anti-vaccine activists seized on a deadly outbreak in Seminole, setting off a battle between fringe doctors and mainstream ...

TALLAHASSEE — With Florida school districts facing a 2026 deadline ... affecting their academic performance and health. “This is one of those pieces of legislation where we understand the ...

Unified Sports have become a staple in Southwest Florida schools, and to support its growth, The News-Press and Naples Daily News annually recognize our area's Special Olympic athletes.

The school year for Florida students ends as early as Friday, May 23, for some counties and extends into June for others. Students in 16 counties will conclude the school year before Memorial Day ...